COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONThis Belgian style Strong Dark Ale has a tawny brown color and aromas of banana and spice that dominate the initial bouquet of the beer. Lean malt flavors blend perfectly with fruit driven characteristics created by the classic Belgian yeast which fermented this ale. The alcohol content is deceptively smooth just like its sister beer Damnation. Brewed just once a year for a release in January.

Bottle Batch 17 shared by alexsdad06.
Poured clear reddish/brown color with an average brown head that lasted with excellent lacing. Very complex dark fruit, caramel and small alcohol aroma. Medium to full body with a smooth texture and flat carbonation. Medium to heavy complex chocolate bittersweet flavor with medium to heavy bittersweet finish of moderate to long duration.
This is a standout beer.

Bottle shared at Ma Che, Roma, 09/02/13, sourced from Beermongers, PDX.
Lightly hazed chestnut brown with a thin off white head that clears to a film and the edge of the glass.
Nose is dark fruits, light yeast, spice, dates, orange.
Taste comprises dark malt, yeast, dates, farmy notes, brett tones, candied sugars.
Medium bodied with light spritzy carbonation, a little too much for my liking.
Overall a decent Belgian strong but at the lower end of the RR spectrum.

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